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Optimal spaces for those living with dementia : principles and evidence (2018)
Journal Article
Barrett, P., Sharma, M., & Zeisel, J. (2018). Optimal spaces for those living with dementia : principles and evidence. Building Research and Information, 47(6), 734-746. https://doi.org/10.1080/09613218.2018.1489473

This paper represents a synthesis of diverse and disparate evidence in the research literature that provide insights into the impacts of aspects of the built environment on the wellbeing of those living with dementia. The individually focused findin... Read More about Optimal spaces for those living with dementia : principles and evidence.

The holistic impact of classroom spaces on learning in specific subjects (2016)
Journal Article
Barrett, P., Davies, F., Zhang, Y., & Barrett, L. (2017). The holistic impact of classroom spaces on learning in specific subjects. Environment and Behavior, 49(4), 425-451. https://doi.org/10.1177/0013916516648735

The HEAD study of UK primary schools sought to isolate the impact of the physical design of classrooms on the learning progress of pupils aged from 5 to 11 years (US kindergarten to 5th grade). One hundred and fifty-three classrooms were assessed... Read More about The holistic impact of classroom spaces on learning in specific subjects.

Teachers’ views of their primary school classrooms (2015)
Journal Article
Barrett, P., Barett, L., & Zhang, Y. (2016). Teachers’ views of their primary school classrooms. Intelligent Buildings International, 8(3), 176-191. https://doi.org/10.1080/17508975.2015.1087835

This paper presents the views of 222 head teachers and classroom-based teachers about their experiences and perceptions of 193 specific classroom environments from 29 primary schools in three different areas in England, UK. One-to-one interviews we... Read More about Teachers’ views of their primary school classrooms.

The impact of classroom design on pupils' learning: final results of a holistic, multi-level analysis (2015)
Journal Article
Barrett, P., Davies, F., Zhang, Y., & Barrett, L. (2015). The impact of classroom design on pupils' learning: final results of a holistic, multi-level analysis. Building and Environment, 89, 118-133. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2015.02.013

Assessments have been made of 153 classrooms in 27 schools in order to identify the impact of the physical classroom features on the academic progress of the 3766 pupils who occupied each of those specific spaces. This study confirms the utility o... Read More about The impact of classroom design on pupils' learning: final results of a holistic, multi-level analysis.

Clever classrooms : Summary report of the HEAD project (2015)
Report
Barrett, P., Zhang, Y., Davies, F., & Barrett, L. (2015). Clever classrooms : Summary report of the HEAD project

Based on the results of the HEAD Project (Holistic Evidence and Design), funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, clear evidence has been found that well-designed primary schools boost children’s academic performance in readi... Read More about Clever classrooms : Summary report of the HEAD project.

Creating sensory-sensitive spaces : Identifying key parameters for research environment design (2014)
Book Chapter
Williams, A., & Barrett, P. (2014). Creating sensory-sensitive spaces : Identifying key parameters for research environment design. In A. Williams, D. Jones, & J. Robertson (Eds.), BITE : Recipes for Remarkable Research (75-84). Rotterdam: Sense Publishers

We draw upon the recipes given in this book for creating the contexts conducive to remarkable research, analysing them through a three-part model of design principles based on an interpretation of broad neuroscience structures (Rolls, 2007). The mode... Read More about Creating sensory-sensitive spaces : Identifying key parameters for research environment design.

Facilities management : The dynamics of excellence (third edition) (2013)
Book
Barrett, P., & Finch, E. (2013). Facilities management : The dynamics of excellence (third edition). Wiley-Blackwell

Facilities management continues to expand and develop in terms of the volume and diversity of commercial activity, with a significant influence upon organisational success and goal achievement. The two previous editions of Facilities Management ha... Read More about Facilities management : The dynamics of excellence (third edition).

Promoting positive gender outcomes in higher education through active workload management (2013)
Report
Barrett, P., & Barrett, L. (2013). Promoting positive gender outcomes in higher education through active workload management

The Higher Education Funding Council funded report 'Promoting Positive Gender Outcomes in HE Through Active Workload Management' includes HEI case study interviews, surveys and workload data analysis to investigate the disparity between the genders... Read More about Promoting positive gender outcomes in higher education through active workload management.

A holistic, multi-level analysis identifying the impact of classroom design on pupils’ learning (2013)
Journal Article
Barrett, P., Zhang, Y., Moffatt, J., & Kobbacy, K. (2013). A holistic, multi-level analysis identifying the impact of classroom design on pupils’ learning. Building and Environment, 59, 678-689. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2012.09.016

The aim of this study was to explore if there is any evidence for demonstrable impacts of school building design on the learning rates of pupils in primary schools. Hypotheses as to positive impacts on learning were developed for 10 design paramete... Read More about A holistic, multi-level analysis identifying the impact of classroom design on pupils’ learning.

A child's eye view of primary school built environments (2011)
Journal Article
Barrett, P., Zhang, Y., & Barrett, L. (2011). A child's eye view of primary school built environments. Intelligent Buildings International, 3(2), 107-123

This article endeavours to make explicit the perspective of primary school pupils' on their likes, dislikes and wishes in relation to the built school environments they experience. Relevant findings in the literature are reviewed and the main themes... Read More about A child's eye view of primary school built environments.